The Greensboro Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GUAMPO) is seeking public comment on its proposed program of projects for the federal fiscal year, which ends September 30, 2022. A public hearing on the draft program of projects will take place during the virtual meeting of the GUAMPO Transportation Advisory Committee …
Read More »Local colleges consider ways to increase graduation rates
To exploreUD Class of 2020 Finally Graduates: “It Means So Much More.” University of Miami Amy Bergerson, associate vice provost and dean of undergraduate education at the University of Miami, said the university is proud of its graduation rate. “But we also know there is room for improvement,” she said. …
Read More »How to apply for US citizenship and how to renounce it
A US passport symbolizes the possession of US citizenship. More than 750,000 people a year request it … [+] advantage. Getty Each year, more than three-quarters of a million people apply for US citizenship and ultimately a US passport. These applicants are looking for some of the major benefits that …
Read More »Rural hospitals in Georgia are holding up. But the communities where they closed face a stark reality
CUTHBERT, Ga. — Rhonda Jones Johnson got a frantic call one day last November from her cousins. Her aunt had collapsed on the floor. They would later learn that she had suffered a severe stroke. Jones Johnson, who is a nurse, knelt next to her aunt and performed chest compressions …
Read More »9 More APS Schools Choose Longer School Year – Albuquerque Public Schools
Post : May 5, 2022 9 more APS schools choose a longer school year A third of APS elementary schools will spend more time in class in 2022-23. Engineering Hour at Whittier Elementary School The staff and community of nine elementary schools in the district’s Albuquerque Public Schools voted to …
Read More »Energy Economics Leads the Way in Renewable Energy in British Columbia
By Erin Knutson Energy saving leads the way with green energy. The Creston-based company (with headquarters in Vernon and a satellite office in Vancouver) is at the forefront of change in helping people take control of their energy. “We believe that energy is one of the most essential currencies in …
Read More »A wave of companies say they will use Maine wood to make eco-friendly fuel and fertilizer
A handful of companies are proposing to turn former Maine paper mills into refineries that create eco-friendly fuels and fertilizers from wood, raising hopes they could generate economic activity in areas linked to the traditional forestry economy of Maine. the state. Ensyn Fuels Inc. applied this week for a state …
Read More »Federal grant sought for Arkansas Side Road 112
Regional planners, meeting as the Northwest Arkansas Regional Mobility Authority, on Wednesday approved a resolution seeking a federal grant to help pay for a 12-foot bicycle and pedestrian path along Arkansas 112, so that it will be included as part of the proposed widening and other planned improvements to the …
Read More »Piscataquis County program could connect rural residents to the internet
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Piscataquis residents in rural areas who don’t have the internet could soon be hooked up under a new county program. A rebate would reimburse up to 50% of the cost of purchasing internet hardware, such as modems and routers, not exceeding $300, said James White, chairman of the …
Read More »Letter: It’s time to invest in Quad-Cities | Letters to the Editor
“Move forward”… “Move forward”… “We have problems, let’s not wait to solve them”… “This is not a drill” All of the above are motivational phrases for elected officials and professionals who are urged to address the challenges we face in our counties, cities, and towns, especially in Illinois. There are …
Read More »The High Court says the federal government is not doing enough for Chinese-medium schools
Wee (left) in discussion with Shankar at court. KUCHING (April 21): The Kuching High Court hearing in a defamation suit involving entrepreneur Dato Richard Wee against attorney Michael Kong has been told that the federal government – be it Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) or Perikatan Nasional (PN) – …
Read More »Small rural restaurants in WA left behind by SBA relief program
The funds were intended to cover expenses incurred during the pandemic, but thousands of businesses are still awash in debt. Nationally, only about a third of qualified applicants have received a portion of the $28.6 billion in federal relief grants. Almost 40% of that went to only 5% of applicants. …
Read More »Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese continue their campaigns; Coalition’s $55 billion spending on grants prompts calls from ICAC;
Labor leader Anthony Albanese said it was “business for the Liberal Party” to disapprove of his candidate in Warringah and said Prime Minister Scott Morrison should never have picked her in the first place. Appearing in Cairns on Saturday, Albanese also insisted that the social media activity of Labor candidate …
Read More »Transportation Sales Tax Initiative Relaunched After COVID Delays
April 13, 2022 Community services Making a long-term investment in transportation is essential to maintaining a high quality of life for all Orange County residents. On January 25, 2022, the referendum initiative on the sales tax on transportation cents was relaunched after an almost two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 …
Read More »The export subsidy regime still in turmoil
The Popular Export Market Subsidy Program is doomed unless there is a ‘severe overhaul’ following the federal government’s controversial reforms that have significantly reduced the value of the scheme for Australian businesses, the Export chairman says Consultants Association, Rod Campbell. Government reforms to the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) at …
Read More »Stamford parents and teachers are urging city councils to keep schools’ budgets intact; the students “are not doing well”
STAMFORD — The social-emotional health of students was one of the main concerns raised Thursday night during Stamford’s first in-person public hearing on the budget since 2019. Nearly a dozen members of the public offered commentary to members of the council of representatives’ finance council and tax committee who were …
Read More »Fire that gutted NCDOT’s used circus wagons may be arson
A fire on March 20, 2022 severely damaged four former circus train cars that the North Carolina Department of Transportation stored in the woods of Nash County. Nash County Sheriff’s Office RALEIGH Investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fire that destroyed four old circus train cars in …
Read More »Federal judge grants class action status to Oregon’s sick COVID prisoners
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has certified a class action lawsuit in Oregon regarding state leaders’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic at its prisons. A group of adults in custody who contracted COVID-19 first sued the state in April 2020, alleging the guilt of Governor Kate Brown, Director …
Read More »Smart Cities World – Parks and Green Spaces
Chicago has released a citywide vision for trails and open spaces that will contribute to a network of community-led green infrastructure projects that promote the health and well-being of Chicago residents and visitors. A citywide visual map aims to add 48 miles of new assets to an existing 79-mile network. …
Read More »Cyr calls gas tax suspension a bad strategy
Most lawmakers want to help state residents who have been hit with higher costs on everything from groceries to gasoline, according to Sen. Julian Cyr. This is the strategy on which they differ, such as the suspension of the gasoline tax. The Senate rejected a bill to temporarily suspend the …
Read More »Richmond to Receive Federal Grants for Parks and Police Station Improvements | Richmond and Hopkinton
RICHMOND – A pair of federal grants awarded this week will provide the community with funding to provide park improvements for the recently acquired property along Richmond Townhouse Road, as well as money for improvements to the facilities of the police department of Richmond. Richmond officials said this week the …
Read More »Colchester lends support to food bank during pandemic challenges
TRURO – The past two years have been very trying for the Colchester Food Bank, but as is usually the case in a crisis, the community continued to respond. The Truro-based food bank saw “There has been a steady increase since the start of the year,” said board chair Vera …
Read More »The government “must guarantee” that the gas funds will not benefit the Russian oligarch
A Russian billionaire’s ties to a gas exploration company involving Origin Energy have sparked calls from the head of a federal parliamentary inquiry for a freeze on taxpayer funding to fossil fuel projects in the Territory’s Beetaloo Basin. North. Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg is on Australia’s list of people under …
Read More »Fire-affected communities of Ensay and Sarsfield receive federal government funds as part of backflip decision
The federal government has reversed its decision to deny funds to two East Gippsland communities to upgrade vital local firefighting centres. Key points: Ensay Recreation Reserve upgrades will receive $2.3 million and Sarsfield Recreation Reserve and Hall will receive $3.6 million. Ensay, Sarsfield and Wairewa initially ran out of funding …
Read More »Osawatomie Public Library Receives $10,000 Federal Grant | Local News
OSAWATOMIE — The Osawatomie Public Library will receive a $10,000 federal humanities grant to help the library recover from the pandemic. The community library was selected for the American Library Association’s US Bailout: Humanities Grants for Libraries, an emergency relief program to help libraries that have been impacted by the …
Read More »Prince William County Police to use federal grant to review use of force
The Prince William County Police Service will use $250,000 in federal funding to review officers’ use of force. This article was written by the press partner of WTOP InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for Free InsideNoVa.com email subscription today. The Prince William County Police Service will use $250,000 …
Read More »CDOT Receives $23 Million in Federal Grants to Improve Zero-Emission, Rapid Transit in the Roaring Fork Valley
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Glenwood Springs Mayor Jonathan Godes, CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew and RFTA CEO Dan Blankenship discuss the importance of RFTA’s fast and efficient transit service before boarding of an electric bus. State and local partners will pursue an upcoming federal grant to support expanded RFTA operations …
Read More »Australia grants temporary visas to 4,000 Ukrainians
The UK has opened a scheme for people to volunteer to host Ukrainian refugees. It was overwhelmed with over 120,000 people signing up as well as big companies offering help. Airbnb also reported that people across Europe were offering their short-term rentals to Ukrainians for free. Human rights and refugee …
Read More »Baltimore Penn Station overhaul would help speed up Amtrak trains in the Northeast
The Baltimore project is the first phase of a renovation of the rail hub and surrounding area, signaling a revitalization for an area long defined by wasteland, busy highways and weathered buildings. It is also expected to improve travel along the aging corridor, adding capacity to meet future demand as …
Read More »BI-Partisan APPROPRIATION AGREEMENT INCLUDES INDIAN AFFAIRS PRIORITIES AND INCREASED FUNDING FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Roads commission seeks grants to replace and rehabilitate bridges
Once again, the Huron County Road Commission is seeking grants to potentially help rehabilitate or replace four county bridges. The Huron County Board of Commissioners provided support for grant applications through the Federal and Local Bridge Program for Bridges. These bridges are: The Haist Road Bridge over the Pigeon River …
Read More »Notre Dame Law’s Exoneration Justice Clinic Wins Federal Grant to Help Represent Wrongfully Convicted People
The Exempt Justice Clinic at Notre Dame Law School, which was founded by a group of students and dozens of White Roses, has received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice that will build capacity of the clinic to investigate and litigate wrongful convictions. Notre Dame is one …
Read More »Tuition-free college movement gains momentum, despite Biden’s stalled plan
College Promise programs, as tuition-free initiatives are commonly referred to, enjoy broad support across the political spectrum. Forty-seven states and DC have at least one such program at the college, city, or state level. There are 33 statewide programs that cover tuition at community colleges or universities and higher education, …
Read More »With the help of an influx of federal funds, many cities are approving major water infrastructure projects
Veteran’s Corner: Military Funeral Rites, Upcoming Events and Q&A | Local News
The general public knows that deceased veterans are often granted military funeral rites. Unfortunately, some deceased veterans not only are not granted military funeral honors, but their remains are not claimed by family or friends. Veterans’ organizations in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas and a television station in Shreveport, Louisiana, and …
Read More »Volunteers conduct a homeless count in Texarkana | Texarkana
TEXARKANA, Texas — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, volunteers from the Texarkana “Point in Time” Homeless Count interviewed people living outdoors and asked them a series of questions. Last year, counting was by observation only. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development requires all homeless …
Read More »Coconino Voices: General mining law desperately needs updating | Columnists
The General Mining Act of 1872 was designed to encourage settlement and colonization of the American West, in part to drive out the Indigenous peoples who had already lived there for tens of thousands of years. Today, 150 years after its enactment, this law has not changed significantly and continues …
Read More »ECAP program helps Nebraskanians create the communities they want | Nebraska today
The people of Tilden enter the public library, bundled up against the cold. They greet each other between sips of their thermoses, then take their places. Jordan Grummert-Rasmussen and Amanda Kowalewski, extension educators for Rural Prosperity Nebraska, welcome participants and begin the first meeting of the Entrepreneurial Communities Activation Process …
Read More »Feds Bolster Mesa’s Desire for a Streetcar | News
youUncle Sam pays nearly a million dollars to help Mesa lay the groundwork for a west side streetcar line. Years will pass before Mesa residents hear the clang-clang-clang of a transportation system the city first envisioned more than a century ago. But the planning has to start somewhere, and a …
Read More »Don’t let the price of college intimidate you – here are 5 ways to fund your education
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In February, higher education institutions across the country celebrate Financial Aid Awareness Month. The purpose of this commemoration is to educate students and their families on crucial information about federal, state, and institutional student aid. The basic cost of a college degree …
Read More »Tennessee residency program trains new teachers and fights shortages
As the nation deals with severe shortage of teachers, a new residency program in Tennessee could be a potential solution to the crisis. The one-of-a-kind program allows teacher candidates to work full-time in the classroom while continuing their education – a win for future teachers and schools. One such teacher …
Read More »Manhattan City Commission to see final plans for $47.2 million runway project
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) — The City of Manhattan Commission is reviewing final plans for a $47.2 million runway reconstruction project at Manhattan Regional Airport. The presentation will take place during its meeting on Tuesday evening. The City of Manhattan is expected to pay $4.4 million for the track. More than …
Read More »Opposing local broadband projects is anti-competitive – New Hampshire Bulletin
Here in Grafton County, we all agree on two things: we live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world and our internet service could be better. A lot of hard work, political capital, and local and federal funding went into improving the latter, culminating in the launch …
Read More »Nalu Scientific, based in Hawaii, partners with CAEN Technologies
February 12, 2022, 7:03 a.m. HST Dr. Isar Mostafanezhad founded Nalu Scientific in 2016. The Honolulu-based company designs and builds high-end sensors and systems. With decades of combined experience, the team has won several large-scale federal grants. Nalu was named Hawaii’s Most Innovative Company of 2019 by the US Small …
Read More »States get green light to build electric car charging stations, Auto News, ET Auto
Biden has also set a goal of 50% electric vehicle sales by 2030, as part of a broader effort to achieve a zero-emissions economy by 2050. WASHINGTON: States get green light to build nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations that would place new or upgraded ones every 80 kilometers …
Read More »Veteran grants announced for Seymour
Mitchell Shire Crs Fiona Stevens and Rhonda Sanderson, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Defense Personnel Andrew Gee, Mayor Bill Chisholm, National Candidate Sam Birrell and Nicholls MP Damian Drum. By Colin MacGillivray FEDERAL Veterans Affairs Minister Andrew Gee visited Seymour on Tuesday last week to announce a $27 million grant …
Read More »County awards $10.6 million to DuPage Foundation to bring ‘lasting change’ through grant program
DuPage County has committed $10.6 million in federal pandemic assistance to establish a nonprofit grant program that will be operated by a Downers Grove-based foundation and will focus on addressing food insecurity and housing, mental health and substance abuse issues. County board members approved an agreement with the DuPage Foundation …
Read More »“The answer is not to abandon our streets”
Hello. It’s Friday. We’ll look at the strategies President Biden has outlined to help New York City address gun violence. We will also look at the continued fallout from the resignation of former Governor Andrew Cuomo. As President Biden might say, he and Mayor Eric Adams are simpatico. “Mayor Adams, …
Read More »Mayor and council brainstorm new grant ideas
Feb. 2 – New Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek told the city’s city council at its Feb. 1 meeting that he likes to think outside the box when discussing two proposed grant programs the city explore. Drnek introduced the Community Enhancement Initiative, a community grant program that would reimburse residents for …
Read More »Colorado’s orphan wells will attract nearly $39 million in federal cleanup aid
Colorado is eligible for $39 million in federal funds to plug orphan oil and gas wells — the first installment of what could total $79 million in cleanup funds for the state — announced today the US Department of the Interior. The money is part of the Biden administration’s infrastructure …
Read More »WV lawmakers have ideas, but few bills, for coalfields
A legislative committee is recommending more than 80 measures to help West Virginia’s depressed coal communities, but has so far only reduced one of them to a bill. Reports recommendations include providing grants to West Virginia communities for infrastructure development; provide high-speed Internet access to all residents of West Virginia; …
Read More »Cap Metro is trying to keep Leander in the transit system by offering infrastructure funding
Photo by Gabriel C. Perez/KUT Tuesday, January 25, 2022 by Nathan Bernier, KUT In a bid to prevent Leander from holding an election on whether to cut ties with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the regional transportation agency’s board voted unanimously on Monday to sweeten his case with the suburban …
Read More »Holyoke distributes $400,000 in federal rescue funds to businesses
HOLYOKE — Like many businesses, Holyoke Craft Beer has had to improvise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many. “It was a wild ride, like a roller coaster,” owner Mike Pratt said with a laugh Friday. When the coronavirus first arrived in the spring of 2020, the brewery had to shut down …
Read More »St. Louis aldermen submit capital improvement bonds to April ballot | Politics
ST. LOUIS — City aldermen voted unanimously Friday to seek voter approval to sell up to $50 million in capital improvement bonds in future years. The measure, which is expected to pass on April 5, could provide local matching funds for some federal grants — including those put in place …
Read More »In the wake of Colleyville, Jewish groups renew efforts to double funding for federal security grants
(January 19, 2022 / JNS) Following the January 15 hostage crisis at a Texas synagogue, Jewish organizations in the United States have renewed their push for Congress to double funding for the nonprofit Security Grants Program (NSGP), ensuring that more targeted nonprofit institutions such as synagogues get federal funding. invest …
Read More »Implementation of CBN’s COVID-19 interventions fall short of expectations – MAN
Posted January 18, 2022 The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria says the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Covid-19 response funds and other similar federal government initiatives has failed to meet its expectations. It said the various credit facilities and supports reserved for its members as a result of the …
Read More »Montana Nursing Homes Face Financial Crisis Months After Federal Relief Funds Halt | State and Region
Comparatively, the base salary of an employed RN is $32 to $41 per hour; the salary for an LPN is $24 to $34 per hour and the base salary for a CNA is $16 to $23 per hour. The salary imbalance has had an impact on morale. Vaughn even had …
Read More »Massachusetts to Support Development of Offshore Wind Industry, Additional Offshore Wind Projects, Energy Transmission and Storage | Womble Bond Dickinson
Commonwealth Offshore Wind Industry Investment Program The bill would create a “Commonwealth Offshore Wind Industry Investment Program” administered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (“Mass CEC”) to develop and promote employment and economic development related to the wind industry. offshore. “Offshore wind companies” participating in the scheme may include entities …
Read More »Proposed $11M science center in Easton for field trips, visitors and research
The association Feeding the Nature Center in Easton on Wednesday night unveiled its ambitious vision for a new attraction for local school groups, residents, researchers and tourists along Bushkill Creek. The science and creativity center is proposed for the former Easton Iron and Metal scrap yard which the city bought …
Read More »Redefining cities in 2022, making federal and financial changes, not just criticizing urban structures
Nations debate issues of climate change and pandemic response among other things, but ultimately it is cities that have the unenviable task of executing the ambitious agendas put in place by national elites. Cities find themselves overwhelmed and crippled to keep these promises because of the following factors. First, the …
Read More »Council approves measure to give mayor’s office oversight over scholarships
New Orleans City Council voted on Thursday to include the mayor’s office in the process of distributing millions of dollars a year in city education grants from the Harrah’s Casino Fund – money donated to the city by the casino under a rental agreement. While the disbursement process previously involved …
Read More »Managing Director (CEO) position at MHP Salud
To note: This is a position that works remotely with staff across the country, but must reside in one of the following states: Texas Florida Massachusetts Michigan Colorado Washington MHP Hi, a 38-year-old national community health organization, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As an organization 97-99% funded by …
Read More »Brookings register | Council hears year-end strategic plan report
BROOKINGS – Brookings City Council heard the strategic plan for 2021-2026 at its December 14 meeting. City manager Paul Briseno presented the recently revised plan, which is available as an attachment to the agenda on the city’s website. The Strategic Plan has five points: fiscal responsibility; safe, inclusive and connected; …
Read More »President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approves declaration of major disaster for Colorado
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Colorado to complement state and regional recovery efforts in areas affected by the fires of forest and winds in a straight line from December 30, 2021 and continues. The President’s Action makes federal funding …
Read More »FEMA to pay 75% of Marshall Fire costs
BOULDER COUNTY, Colorado (KDVR) – FEMA authorized funding to help fight the Marshall Fire, which within hours became the most destructive blaze in Colorado history. The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized funding through a Federal Fire Management Assistance Grant. This makes FEMA money available to pay for 75% of the …
Read More »NTIA Releases Report Calling for Better Methods of Data Aggregation: Broadband Breakfast
WASHINGTON, October 24, 2021 – Lack of eligibility or errors in proper planning or documentation are common grounds for disqualifying applicants for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Connecting Minority Communities pilot program, officials said Wednesday and Thursday of the agency. Speaking at webinars for people considering applying for the grants …
Read More »Stuart Robert University vetoes sparked an uproar
Stuart Robert blocked six research projects he said were not in the national interest. Alex ellinghausen However, Professor Glover said the blockade of the Sixth which sought to understand the mass mobilization of school students in climate action and how this relates to their commitment to democracy “goes beyond belief.” …
Read More »🌱 ROSS program grants for Pawtucket + library vacation hours
Hello, Pawtucket! Like many of you, the Patch team takes time to enjoy the holidays, so there won’t be a newsletter in your inbox tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding of this slight break in our schedule, and I’ll be back on Monday with the next edition of Pawtucket Daily! Now …
Read More »Grants help fortify Jewish schools and community sites amid attack fears
“Security requires a multifaceted approach and physical security is an integral part of that approach and relieves some of the dependency and cost of paid security guards,” he said. “Despite substantial government support from political parties on both sides of the aisle, enormous costs are being imposed on our community …
Read More »Nevada Provides $ 1.5 Million In Federal Funds To Invest In Juvenile Justice Services | Carson City Nevada News
Child and Family Services Division CARSON CITY – The Division of Children and Family Services recently received over $ 1.5 million to serve youth at risk of delinquency or those who commit low-intensity crime. Funding was provided by the Office of Juvenile Justice Prevention (OJJDP) Crime Prevention Grants Program for …
Read More »Federal Funds to Help Train Cafe Augustine Employees | News, Sports, Jobs
YOUNGSTOWN – Mahoning County commissioners allocated more than $ 2 million of its $ 44 million US bailout fund at their meeting on Thursday, but none were easier to see and understand than the 50 $ 000 they donated to the St. Augustine Society of Youngstown to help keep it …
Read More »UB spin-off Atrevida Science aims to modernize the wind turbine
With approximately $ 400,000 in federal grants, the company is developing a turbine blade that automatically adapts to changing winds BUFFALO, NY – For decades, companies eager to increase wind power production have relied on a simple strategy: make the blades of the wind turbine bigger. Although generally effective, this …
Read More »Northam Announces $ 79 Million Grant to Extend Broadband to 13 Communities, Including Goochland and Powhatan | Government-and-politics
“Broadband access impacts all facets of our daily lives, from education to business to healthcare,” Northam said in a statement Monday. “It’s a necessity to navigate today’s digital world. “ The counties are part of a partnership with the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, based in Charlottesville, and Firefly Fiber …
Read More »Government pledges more funding for higher education and research
GERMANY As Germany’s new coalition government takes shape, there are signs that higher education may be higher on the political agenda than under the previous administration. The coalition has pledged to increase university funding by 3% per year, and the education and research budget could be increased by a quarter. …
Read More »Beatty Airport to receive federal relief funds
Two Nevada senators won more than $ 24 million for Silver State airports, part of which was for a Nye County facility. On Wednesday, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) And Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) Announced that the Department of Transportation has provided $ 24,557,660 in COVID-19 relief funds to 15 Nevada …
Read More »Four Parkes County Organizations To Benefit From Federal Volunteer Grant Program | Champion-Post Parkes
Four Parkes Shire volunteer organizations received a welcome boost, with the announcement of federal government funding. Riverina MP Michael McCormack announced that the four organizations will receive grants to support the vital work they do for the community through the government’s 2021 Volunteer Grant opportunity. In Parkes, Neighborhood Central will …
Read More »We obtained 3.4 billion naira in research grants in 2021
Posted December 7, 2021 Ten academic staff of Alex Ekwueme Ndufu-Alike Ikwo Federal University from various faculties have secured research grants for the institution in the amount of 3.4 billion naira locally and internationally in 2021. University Vice Chancellor Professor Sunday Elom, who revealed this on Monday during a press …
Read More »Reconstruction of Kingman Street nears completion in downtown St. Albans
Renovations on Kingman Street in St. Albans include wider sidewalks and new lampposts, pictured here on December 2, 2021. Photo by Shaun Robinson / VTDigger After approximately six months of construction, Kingman Street in downtown St. Albans reopened to traffic and is now more accessible to pedestrians from adjacent streets. …
Read More »Citizens express concern over Augusta’s public transport problems
AUGUSTA, Ga (WRDW / WAGT) – Breakdowns, leaky roofs and shoddy rides. These are just a few of the complaints from those of you who use Augusta’s public transport. Each year, the cost of maintaining Augusta’s bus fleet increases, but the number of passengers does not. Which means they charge …
Read More »We have built a database to understand the China Initiative. Then the government changed its records.
The Department of Justice itself has not been very open. As we explain in our main article, DOJ officials have so far failed to provide a clear definition of what constitutes a China Initiative case, or how many total cases there are. she carried. This lack of transparency has made …
Read More »Federal judge blocks vaccine mandate for COVID-19 contractor, grants AG request
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron Silas walker [email protected] A Kentucky federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday effectively blocking the implementation of President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal government contractors and subcontractors. U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove, who serves the Eastern District of Kentucky, issued …
Read More »PM denies delay to integrity commission
Scott Morrison has denied that the government is delaying work on a federal integrity commission, despite the coalition rejecting opposition calls for a bill. The prime minister had promised a federal integrity commission as an electoral commitment ahead of the 2019 election, but has not yet advanced a debate in …
Read More »“More expensive than the subsidy” – is FGN’s 5,000 N transport subsidy dead on arrival?
Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, said on Tuesday that the federal government would remove fuel subsidies by 2022 and replace them with a 5,000 naira subsidy for the poorest Nigerians. According to her, around tens of millions of Nigerians would benefit from the transport subsidy. In …
Read More »The ‘hero pays’ for work in pandemic still debated by states and cities
HARTFORD, Connecticut – When the US government allowed the self-styled hero to pay for frontline workers as a possible use of the pandemic relief money, he suggested occupations that might be eligible, farm laborers and staff from babysitting to janitors and truck drivers. State and local governments have scrambled to …
Read More »PA secures $ 2.5 million in federal grants for watershed clean-up
Pennsylvania is frequently criticized as the state of the Bay’s watershed lags behind in water remediation efforts and funding to minimize pollution runoff upstream. The federal government is making progress to correct this, with millions of dollars in new funding being provided to protect the Chesapeake Bay. Recently, the National …
Read More »After struggling to find emergency service personnel, Belfast is trying something new
BELFAST, Maine – Like many municipalities in Maine, Belfast is struggling to staff its fire and rescue services. But the city hopes the shift from a volunteer-driven model to a more professional one will help fill its gaps. The city is increasing wages, increasing benefits and looking to hire more …
Read More »Wilkes-Barre receives federal justice assistance grant
WILKES-BARRE – The city was among four recipients who received $ 236,0 0 0 in grants from the US Department of Justice for crime-focused programs, Acting US Attorney Bruce Brandler said on Monday. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants are awarded to support crime prevention programs based on local …
Read More »Arkansas group recommends $ 124.7 million in rural broadband grants
A state panel on Wednesday approved the state Department of Commerce’s request for an additional $ 124.7 million in US bailout federal funds to provide broadband subsidies to rural communities. With a few audible dissenting voices, the 15-member Arkansas US bailout steering committee voted to recommend approval of the request. …
Read More »Farmers will receive subsidies for assistance with special crops
By James Paxson Click here for updates on this story SAGINAW, Michigan (WNEM) – Several farm organizations across the state will receive funding to support the specialty crop industry. Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell on Tuesday in announcing the state recipients …
Read More »Federal Infrastructure Package Is $ 8.6 Billion “Game Changer” For Washington State | North West
As more details emerge about the new federal infrastructure package, the magnitude of its impact in and around Seattle and across Washington becomes clearer and clearer – and that’s important. . Under the $ 1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Congress approved on Friday night, Washington will see …
Read More »Penn State to Use $ 1.5 Million Grant for New Kensington Workforce Programs
Penn State will use a $ 1.5 million federal grant to create workforce training and retention programs targeting southwestern Pennsylvania, the university said on Wednesday. The university’s New Kensington campus, located in Upper Burrell, and its digital foundry, under construction in downtown New Kensington, will lead the project. It will …
Read More »What Austin Services Could Benefit From Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Some departments in the city of Austin could get a financial boost after the Texas legislature passed a bill in the third special session that allocates federal coronavirus relief funds . Senate Bill 8 attributes the $ 13.3 billion Texas received under the American Rescue Plan Act …
Read More »Tampa Bay has secured $ 38.7 billion in federal pandemic aid. Here’s a breakdown.
How much federal aid has poured into Tampa Bay since the start of the coronavirus pandemic? This is a difficult question to answer. Since the United States government began distributing $ 5,000 billion in pandemic relief and stimulus packages in March 2020, agencies have tried to show where is this …
Read More »Divestment from fossil fuels accelerates in philanthropy
A movement to divest from fossil fuels is gaining support among foundations as activists demand that funding be diverted from coal, oil and natural gas. The activists’ call to the charitable world is simple: Ditch fossil fuels and direct your investments to climate-friendly businesses and funds. The global divestment campaign …
Read More »Demand for money behind many police stops
Virginia grants are only a fraction of the roughly $ 600 million the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sends to states each year. Lucia Sanchez, spokeswoman for the federal agency, said she neither encouraged nor demanded quotas or targets for grant recipients. But a review of state grant applications found …
Read More »Merkley and Wyden Announce $ 25 Million in FEMA Funding for Oregon COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senses Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Announced on Friday that $ 25 million in federal grants was allocated to emergency services essential to the state’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic . “As Oregon continues to recover from the pandemic, we cannot ignore the effects of COVID-19 …
Read More »There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but Biden says a free community college?
Free Community College of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris plan will increase costs for both students and taxpayers. Fortunately, the The Biden-Harris Promise free community college seems less likely to feature in the final version of the Rebuild Better Act, the $ 3.5 trillion tax and spending …
Read More »Organizations can apply for $ 14 million in US bailout funds through the Cedar Rapids and Linn partnership
Jennifer Pratt, Director of Community Development for the Town of Cedar Rapids, speaks at a press conference in July. Pratt said on Monday the city was spending millions of its US bailout funds on affordable housing and social services. (Gazette file photo) (Rebecca F. Miller / The Gazette) CEDAR RAPIDS …
Read More »Former Montana Native Women’s Coalition President Sentenced for Stealing Federal Grants | Top story
Update: Former Montana Native Women’s Coalition President Meredith McConnell was convicted of stealing federal grants for an unapproved trip to Las Vegas, Nevada and others unauthorized expenses. McConnell was convicted in an April 2 trial by a federal jury on all counts in a substitute indictment, including theft from a …
Read More »Here’s why the FEMA grant is so important to the Ottawa Indians of the Little River Band
MANISTEE COUNTY – Almost $ 300,000 in federal grants will help two tribes and seven counties in northern Michigan prepare for natural disasters. Networks Northwest received pre-disaster mitigation grants totaling $ 296,937 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to a press release from Networks Northwest. “The first prize is …
Read More »Report: Windstream, Uniti buys in the eyes
Windstream Holdings and Uniti Group Inc., both based in Little Rock, could be reunited if a private equity group’s plan comes to fruition. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Zayo Group LLC of Boulder, Colorado, was trying to buy the companies. Citing anonymous sources, the newspaper said the talks …
Read More »CDOT to withhold $ 34 million in federal money from RTD – unless spent on services in Boulder and Longmont
The Colorado Department of Transportation said it would transfer $ 34 million in federal stimulus funds to the Regional Transportation District to restore more transit service – if RTD spends it on service in Boulder and Longmont. CDOT officials say the money is to be used to restore express buses …
Read More »Federal grant money often given through closed process, Auditor General says
A majority of federal grants in value over the past three years have been decided through a closed, non-competitive process, according to an auditor general report. The Australian National Audit Office report also found that more than a quarter of regional development grants went to postal codes in major cities, …
Read More »Shaheen, Hassan Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging VA to Open Eligibility for Burial in State Veterans Cemeteries to All Service Members
October 18, 2021 ** The letter continues pressure from lawmakers to ensure equal burial for members of the Reserve and National Guard components ** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in a letter today calling on the …
Read More »Local restaurant owner battles pandemic with labor shortages, high food prices and no federal aid
BROOKFIELD – Joe Attonito knew opening a brick and mortar restaurant during a pandemic would be difficult. What he hadn’t foreseen were the ripple effects and challenges over more than a year: staff shortages, spikes in food and material prices and a fire in the kitchen. He also had no …
Read More »Shasta College awarded grants to expand sexual and domestic violence prevention program at Simpson University – Red Bluff Daily News
Shasta College will receive $ 549,133 to expand its successful Campus Safety Advocacy, Resources and Education program at Simpson University. Federal grants to reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking on campus awarded $ 16.2 million in grants to 52 higher education institutions across the country in 2020. …
Read More »It may cost more to heat your home this winter, report says
EASTERN PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) – Homeowners may have to pay more to stay warm this winter. A recent report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) found that, compared to last year, households nationwide that primarily use heating oil will spend 43% more, while those that use propane will …
Read More »Some road projects that were delayed to pay for I-35 expansion could get federal funds
The Capital Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is considering how to spend $ 15 million in federal grants for highway projects that have been delayed to help fund the planned expansion of I-35 through Travis County. CAMPO’s board of directors – a 22-member body made up mostly of Austin area mayors, …
Read More »Franklin County Calls for Grant to Get Trail Back on Track | Local News
“For various reasons, this has been put on the back burner,” Smith said. Work has been done on the trail since it was announced in 2017. Franklin County hired Christiansburg-based consulting firm A. Morton Thomas and Associates Inc. last year to design the trail layout in the Westlake area. . …
Read More »Federal relief funds to cultivate partnerships to help students | New
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Education is using $ 21 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds over three years to develop and expand high-quality after-school and summer programs. The OSDE will award competitive grants to schools and community organizations that team up to provide services designed to …
Read More »Court grants ex-AGF Adoke’s request to travel abroad for medical treatment
Friday’s reprieve came for former Federation Attorney General and Justice Minister Mohammed BelloAdoke, with Judge Inyang Eden Ekwo of the Federal High Court of Abuja granting him permission to travel abroad for treatment. The court ordered that his travel documents, in particular his passport deposited in court as part of …
Read More »Arkansas community groups selected for $ 5.2 million federal Covid-19 relief for after-school and summer youth programs
Forty-four of Arkansas’ after-school, summer and extended-year learning programs are new grant recipients totaling $ 5.2 million to help students catch up on the academic learning missed due to the covid-19 pandemic. The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Arkansas State University Out-of-School Network Initiative recently announced …
Read More »Treasury warns Arizona it cannot use federal funds to undermine mask standards
WASHINGTON, Oct.5 (Reuters) – Assistant Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo told Arizona governor on Tuesday that his state cannot use federal funds to pay for programs to undermine face mask requirements in schools, and said Arizona could lose funds if that doesn’t change. Classes. In a letter to Governor Douglas Ducey, …
Read More »Two Regional Colleges Obtain $ 5 Million Federal Grants | Local education
Likewise, the IUN plans to use its grants to provide Hispanic STEM students with early research opportunities, comprehensive academic and student support services, mentoring, enhanced community partnerships, and the establishment of a new learning center. STEM resources through its TRIUNFOS (Transforming IU Northwest for Opportunities in STEM), which translates to …
Read More »Grants Fund Cornell AES Work to Improve Lives in NYS
New USDA grants will fund research through Cornell aimed at improving the economy, food supply and well-being of New York State, helping communities deal with the trauma of the COVID pandemic -19 exploring the impact of labor shortages on farms. The 52 Cornell projects that were funded with a total …
Read More »Justice Department Provides Over $ 21 Million In Grants To Improve Victim Services And Support Public Safety Efforts In Nevada | USAO-NV
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Acting U.S. Attorney Christopher Chiou for the District of Nevada today announced that the Department of Justice recently awarded $ 21,997,467 in grants to improve services for victims of crime and to support state public safety , local communities and tribes all over Nevada. “By providing …
Read More »Governor Northam Announces $ 24.7 Million Grant to Increase Access to Higher Education and Vocational Training | WJHL
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – On Thursday, Governor Ralph Northam announced that Virginia has received a federal GEAR UP grant of $ 24.7 million to improve access to higher education and vocational training for students of the Commonwealth. “All students deserve to have access to a world-class education, and financial aid …
Read More »Newport Beach Approves $ 1.2 Million Contract for Mobile Mental Health Intervention Services
Newport Beach will soon have its own mobile response team for mental health services with the approval of a $ 1.2 million contract between the city and Mind OC, the nonprofit that operates Be Well OC. Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved the contract Tuesday night, with City Councilor Diane …
Read More »“I am where I want to be”; With pits at the Big E, Mark Piche returns to the road after a forced break
Since before he can remember, Mark Piche has traveled across the country to attend various fairs large and small, setting up stalls to sell food to hungry visitors. However, 2020 was the first time in nearly six decades that he was forced to quit and he felt lost. Piche, who …
Read More »Federal grants fuel innovative solutions – BizWest
Researchers in northern Colorado and the Boulder Valley often come up with big ideas that they think could make a big difference. But it takes money, patience, and time to get there, and most potential investors have the money but not the patience and time. The answer often comes in …
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